Brain Exchange
Brain Exchange
Here's a synopsis of why I created the AIM High Initiative:
I believe far too many students are sitting in high school today frustrated because they don't have the support or encouragement to be successful. Some will be the first one to enter college or even graduate from high school in their family. While struggling academically with lower track classes and not given an individualized plan for success students become lost in the shuffle. Guidance Counselor's caseloads are overwhelming handling the day-to-day issues, there is little time for 1:1 counseling and mentoring. Students maybe be seen twice if they are lucky to talk about their dreams for college and/or a career. Most of these students'parents didn't finish high school and really don't know how to help them. Of course, most parents want the best for their child, but don't know where to turn for support.
I have to say that I was that child, and my parents dreams for me included education and success. Neither of my parents graduated from high school or had any professional or political ties to help me get ahead. They rarely came to my school or got involved in School Site Council (SSC). Regardless, I was the first child to graduate high school and the only child to graduate from college in my family. No one could help me with homework, and I struggled. I didn't have any mentors, but I had a dream and some really good teachers. I wanted to be a teacher, but no one in my family was an educator and I had no idea how to get started on accomplishing my dream. My father was a successful building contractor and he spoke life and vision into me that chartered my path. I made it out of the poorest state in America and made something of myself because he told me that I had to be someone great. As in great, I'm contributing to society in a meaningful way everyday by making sure students in every class room have the best teachers and leaders.
I want to share my strategies and experiences with high school students. I believe that Brain Exchange is an organization that wants to provide a safety net for students who are at-risk of not making it, by providing them with the tools necessary to chart their own destiny, with learning opportunities and experiences that will help them succeed in high school and beyond, i.e college awareness, career choices and opportunities. This will be done through a two-year program designed to see each participant graduate from high school ready for college or a career. Your support will help with this initiative.
Please copy and paste in url to support us: http://www.gofundme.com/brainexchange.
Our GOALS
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To promote the advancement of education through lectures, presentations, seminars, other types of professional development training in public, private, charter management organizations, and other educational institutions.
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To create a Parent University as a strategy to empower, engage, and connect parents to their school community. With the goal of developing Parent Leaders who are willing to advocate on behalf of their children and the community through training and support.
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The goal is to provide adolescents with confidence and self-assurance necessary for career and college readiness.
MISSION
Mission
It is our mission at Brain Exchange to provide training and resources for educators, children and their families that will promote education, literacy, employability and the enhancement of social skills leading to expanded opportunities for productive lives.
Vision
Our Vision is of a community where young people are truly seen and not just watched, where society understands and accepts its responsibility in meeting the needs of all young people, and where young people bring their gifts back into their communities as productive members of society.
Values
Brain Exchange is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the empowerment of parents, educators, and school leaders.
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Aim High Initiative
Program Description:
FOCUS: COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS
This is a PROGRAM designed for high school students in grades 9-12 and their parents to assist with planning for college and career. Through MENTORING and COACHING, parents and students will begin the journey of learning about college and career opportunities. PARENTS will COMPLETE a PARENT UNVIERSITY PROGRAM that helps them learn to navigate the educational system and become advocates for their child and students will learn about self-advocacy. Copy and paste link in your web browser: http://goo.gl/forms/rhfU3mwxFs
Student Profile:
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Earned an overall GPA of 2.0 - 3.0.
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The desire to enroll in one or more advanced academic class(Pre-AP or AP) each semester
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The ability to maintain satisfactory attendance in all classes
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Also, those who are the first college-bound students in their families, historically under-represented in four-year colleges, or economically disadvantaged are given priority in the application process.
Program Cost:
SIGN-UP for the AIM HIGH initiative. Ask your child's HIGH SCHOOL principal to bring the program to the school. There are SCHOOL funds to pay for parents. The COST for each PARENT is $129 and the STUDENT'S year-long TRAINING program is $250. The price includes lunch. The PROGRAM starts in AUGUST. Scholarships will be offered. Spread the word. If interested, my TEAM will meet with the Principal. Inland Empire AREAS are considered FIRST. Learn more on the website listed. Schools may use Title 1 Funds to increase parent engagement.
Upcoming Events
Brain Exchange Leadership Meeting
March 7, 2015
Brain Exchange's first leadership meeting will be held on March 7th at the Cheesecake Factory in Rancho Cucamonga. The agenda is attached. Let me know if you would like to see other topics added to the agenda. This invitation goes out to all board members and potential board members, and those who are interested in supporting the organization in anyway.
Please RSVP to brain.exchange@aol.com no later than February 14th. Serious individuals only need to respond.
Board Application
March 7, 2015
I am forming a non-profit and I am looking for some diverse board of directors. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please forward this information or reply if are interested
Purpose, Authority and Responsibility of the Board of Directors
The board of directors of a nonprofit corporation is legally and financially responsible for the conduct of the organization. It is not a passive role but rather one that must be active for the good of the organization and for reducing liability of the individual directors. It is not just for-profit corporations that are under ever increasing scrutiny for ethical operations.
The board governs the organization and has specific fiduciary responsibilities for which it must be accountable. These responsibilities are summarized in How to Provide Good Nonprofit Leadership, a brief article on board duties. Additional responsibilities vary but generally include oversight of policy, budgeting, planning, fundraising, human resources, program evaluation and board development. One of the most important roles of the board is to hire an executive director for the organization and to give that person room to lead. The board should provide oversight and not become involved in day-to-day operations.
Godly Educators' Network
April 11, 2015
Godly Educators is a group for women over 35 who have a heart for God, value great friendships, and committed to giving back to young people. Do you find yourself looking for a group of women in which you can hang out, work on projects that give back to the community, and educate yourself on the latest trends in education? Then come join us! Looking for women who are friendly, supportive, positive, caring, and love giving back to the community.
Funding Sources
Brain Exchange is working on becoming a non-profit organization. Please support us with any donation at http://www.gofundme.com/brainexchange
